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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-08-EC-update.pdf ENABLEMENT COMMITTEE / PROBLEM-ORIENTED RECORD AND AGENDA/ AA >.) As of September 8, 1996 Next meeting of Committee: Wednesday, September 11 at 2 p.m. at Senior Center/Human Services office ADA TITLE I-EMPLOYMENT ISSUES None at this time. ADA TITLE II MUNICIPAL. COUNTY AND STATE FACILITIES Curb cuts Priority #1 Edison Way north side too steep- 1 at base -rip out and start over. 25 Depot Sq. existing curb cut too steep. Parking space blocks curb cut. Move parking sign. Priority#2 Depot Square south side end at parking lot too steep. Hayden Recreation- four curb cuts needed along sidewalk. A Hayden Rink curb cut needed at Worthen Road and Lincoln Street Priority #3 177 Bedford St. curb cut needed to match the one on the opposite side of the street. Priority #4 The above curb cuts listed are in busy areas. In other areas, there are cross walks with no corresponding curb cuts. A phased plan is suggested for such situations. At reception for Donna Hooper in August, George Woodbury said that he would give attention to these priorities. Hearing accessibility Selectmen's Meeting Room Rick Safford updating information before Steve forwards his request to Linda Crew Vine, Assistant Town Manager. He will discuss cordless options with Phyllis Smith, Secretary to the Board of Selectmen. Hearing accessibility school system Pat Kane to investigate school buildings' hearing accessibility and report back to the Committee Enablement Committee Problem-Oriented Record Updated 9/8/96 Page 2 Hearing accessibility TTY See attached memo to Jim McLaughlin who suggested getting backing and possible funding support from Chamber of Commerce before forwarding to Linda Vine. He would like to coordinate this request to general revamping of phone system being undertaken by the Town. Garfield Playground 1. Newly installed composite play structure 2. Swing set 3. Park benches 4. Picnic tables 5. Water fountain On 7/9 at last meeting of the Enablememt Committee, Martin Quinlan said that he had directed these concerns to Brian Gilbert, DPW Director of Parks and Trees. Steve Baran to follow up from Town's end while Bob and Emily make site visit. They had visited the Center playground and found it to be accessible. Title II Transition Plan Title II Transition Plan: See final report from Emily Silberberg. George Woodbury suggests that 'the next step is to take the total list of requirements and prioritize them. Emily Silberberg and Bob Harris to meet with Peter Chalpin. George Woodbury to be invited to October meeting looking forward to getting certain items into November warrant. Lexington Public Schools: Emily Silberberg will contact Tony Capezza who worked on a transition plan with Enablement Committee members in 1991. Munroe Center for the Arts. 1403 Mass. Ave. Emily Silberberg, Bob Harris, Martin Quinlan and Steve Baran of the Enablement Committee met with Melinda Vinton, Executive Director; Bob Anderson, Chairman of the Board and Bob Adams, Architect on 6/20/96. Their plan is to make building totally accessible following capital campaign raising $500,000. Munroe Center included in Title II Transition Plan final report. Mail box accessibility The Post Office Customer Service Committee and Dr. Ted Anderson met on 6/12/96 at the Museum of our National Heritage with Bob Harris and Steve Baran to discuss citing of mail boxes so as to make them accessible. The Post Office Committee will report back in the fall. Following are sites under discussion: Mass. Ave. and Harrington (island); Worthen Rd at Militia Dr. (island); Countryside island in shopping complex; Muzzey high. ADA TITLE IH PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant St. Scott Wilson, owner, has written to Emily Silberberg about architectural barriers issues. See attached. Date of building permit: 11/17/95 for foundation; 1/4/96 for building. Wilson Farm construction is bound by old AAB regs since permit was taken out prior to 2/23/96. Bob Harris will check with Steve Frederickson re office space for employees. Enablement Committee Problem-Oriented Record Updated 9/8/96 Page 3 Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St. Jerald Maddox told Steve Baran in August that planning was finalized, wanted to review outside van parking signage with Bob Harris. Planned expenditures are as follows: front ramp, $5,000; lift between painters' studio and front gallery $14,000; two bathrooms next to painters' studio, $5,000. King's Mobil, 396 Waltham St. Signage needs to be changed prohibiting animals inside the station to making an exception for guide dogs. Health Department Inspector, John Garside, agreed to make new signs. Emily Silberberg will follow up in the fall. Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, 413 Waltham St. Emily's report: no handicapped parking. The building predates state regs, was erected during the 60s and never changed hands. No enforcement capability nor sufficient renovations to require compliance. Steve Frederickson will double check the latter and call Emily Silberberg about this. Grey Nuns Provincial House, 10 Pelham Rd. To be renovated into an assisted living facility zoning variances being sought; opportunity for Senior Center space; involvement of Enablement Committee. Steve Baran will invite Steve Frederickson to September meeting. k— Locke Village Walkway, 661 Lowell St. Rick Safford reported that accessible walkways had been constructed. Stone Meadow Golf, 675 Waltham St. No paved surface for parking; handicapped parking signs now located next to ramp entering club house; gravel surface creates problem in designating width of handicapped parking. Steve Frederickson will assure this gets done. OTHER Pamphlet describing handicap establishments This would be a good Senior Volunteer Corps project. Training for Community Access Monitoring Scheduled for Wednesday October 9 at First Baptist Church from 9 to 4. Linda Vine has expedited finding parking places. Send letter to editor prepared by Mass. Office on Disability invite Chamber of Commerce members. Budget for ADA requirements George Woodbury recommends set percentage. To prepare for Town Meeting recommendation in Spring of'97 Enablement Committee Problem-Oriented Record Updated 9/8/96 Page 4 Enablement Committee For distribution Robert Harris, Co Chair 3837 Linda Crew Vine 861-2743 Emily Silberberg, Co Chair - 5234 Assistant Town Manager Christine Chase 4960 Lorraine Buonomo 0209 Joanne Fray 7195 George Woodbury 861-2752 Pat Kane 1559 Director Department of Public Works Cari Luterman- Michael Martignetti Steve Frederickson 861-2711 Martin Quinlan Building Commissioner Rick Safford Nancy Schuck Peter Chalpin 861-2730 Gary Strong Engineering Department Steve Baran, ADA Coordinator 861-2742 enable.pen